[Season 2](Day 44) Not_Even_Amateur- BBC Sport

x.doublea · [Season 2](Day 44) Not_Even_Amateur- BBC Sport

BBC: Congratulations on your win over Tricatrina at the Federer's Masters Cup! Even though you couldn't advance to the semifinals, you have surely shown every one that you can indeed play, and that you are worthy in the Elite 8. Do you feel you have done what you wanted to do at the beginining of the tournament?

N_E_A: Most definitely, most definitely. A lot of critics suggested I shouldn't be there. Let us review this: I was 1-2 for the Round Robin event. This is better than Yodavitch and better than Trictrina and also equal to Phobe. Was anyone suggesting they shouldn't be there? I played my part and held my own and showed I am indeed one of the elite players in tennis, granted I haven't done as much as most of the others but I haven't had anywhere near enough time.

This tournament gives me match practice against the cream of the crop and also gives me confidence...next season I will be full of confidence and will be looking to win even more tournaments than last year.

BBC: We know that you consider yourself a favourite at the French Open, but how about the Australian Open. Do you think you have a great chance to win there?

N_E_A: No, not really. I think PSALT would fancy himself there more than I fancy myself...but in to sum up I just think PSALT fancies himself. Seriously though, PSALT has already reached the final there, I think it also suits dav's game to a tee and perhaps leftys_rock. You can never exclude j-man either. I would say I have a good chance, or even a great chance, for a QF/SF shot and an outside for a Final shot. But so many other players (the ones mentioned above) have an equal chance with me for that kind of run. So, no I would not say I am a favourite as such but I would say I have a good chance at a reasonable run!

BBC: Thanks, N_E_A, and all the best at the Team Cup and next season!